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Aptasia

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by fishyness, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. Oct 21, 2011 #1
    fishyness

    fishyness Inactive User

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    To nudibranch or not? Every time I look in my tank there are more aptasia. If I look down the side some are underneath where I can never get to them without tearing everything apart (not gonna happen). Ive contacted berghiadirect.com to see if they are still in business. Anyone ever used these? And if they do their job, what are the chances of being able to catch them so someone else can use them and they don't die? The way mine keep showing up tho they may have enough to eat for awhile. Im thinking Im going to give it  a shot.
     
  2. Oct 21, 2011 #2
    lehrjet

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    Have you tried peppermint shrimp first?  I have heard good and bad about the the nudies, (yes i said nudies lol).  They are good at eating them but once they are gone, they can move on to eating behaviors that can get one sent to the sump or voted off the island.
     
  3. Oct 21, 2011 #3
    fishyness

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    Thats a good idea. Hopefully my CBS will leave them alone, it doesnt bother my skunk cleaner. I will try them!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif thanks
     
  4. Oct 21, 2011 #4
    AJ

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    JB put a number of berghias in his tank recently and was very pleased with the results. He said that you seldom ever saw them, but he knew they were there and his aiptasia was steadily decreasing in volume. Shoot him a PM if you want to know more. I *think* Theresa from the QC area also has them and may even breed/raise/sell them, but I can't recall with any certainty.

    --AJ
     
  5. Oct 21, 2011 #5
    AJ

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    Speaking of peppermints, there's an order going in to Reeftopia soon and they have small peppermints (like 3/4") for $2.50.  At that price, you could get a dozen really cheap.  Larger ones are $5 each.
    --AJ
     
  6. Oct 21, 2011 #6
    fishyness

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    Oh well thanks! I just ordered from LA Build your own CUC. If you order $60 shipping is free. Peppermints were $3. Ill give it a shot and if doesnt work Ill try the berghias.
     
  7. Nov 2, 2011 #7
    fishyness

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    The peppermints worked!! I ordered 15 for my 120g, along with many other critters.... but the  aptasia is gone!![​IMG]
     

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